Omar Sharif, the actor best known for his starring roles in classics such as Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, and Funny Girl, has died, sources close to the performer confirm. He was 83 years old.

He was the man with the melancholic gaze and commanding screen presence: Omar Sharif died ten years ago. His role as "Dr. Zhivago", with which he made film history, remains unforgettable.

David Sillito looks back at the life of Omar Sharif Actor Omar Sharif, best known for his roles in classic films Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago, has died aged 83.

CAIRO, EGYPT (WNCT) – Omar Sharif, the Egyptian born star of “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Doctor Zhivago” has died. His agent says Sharif died Friday from a heart attack in Cairo. Sharif ...

In fact, Omar Sharif, who made such an impact in the 1960s in such films as "Lawrence of Arabia," "Doctor Zhivago" and "Funny Girl," never really left. Although he's taken a few years off here and ...

Actor Omar Sharif of "Dr. Zhivago" fame pleaded no contest on Tuesday to hitting a Beverly Hills parking attendant in the face and was sentenced to probation and anger management counseling.